Employment at Helfrich Brothers

Reports To: Director of Quality

Position Summary: The QC Document Specialist supports the Helfrich Brothers’ QC system by ensuring we are following our own rules, and this role will help improve Helfrich Brothers’ overall QC Program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Job book creation and management
  • Identify, locate and compile essential contents for our job books
  • Work with manufacturing and engineering to gather completed reports for the job book
  • Ensure utilization and organization of in-process job books
  • Follow the record retention policy for completed job books
• Work cross-functionally to review, revise and standardize existing department-specific procedures and work instructions
• Assist with the roll out of new procedures (promoting awareness or identifying training needs, when applicable)
• Utilizing formal document control methods, manage revision control, distribution, and maintenance of Quality Management System controlled documents throughout the organization.
• Develop standardized templates for newly created procedures and work instructions
• Work cross functionally with all pertinent departments to collect information such as metrics and other data for reporting purposes
• Issue and reconcile customer and supplier surveys or questionnaires to assist in supplier monitoring and internal performance tracking

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Information management) required.
• Experience in document control or records management preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in document management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions including hot or cold weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection. 

Salary Range: 65K – 70K

Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc. (HBBW) has been a family-owned business since the 40’s. We bring together decades of experience, from the commercial boiler industry to meeting all the fabrication and field service needs of our customers. Inside our 95,000 square foot facility in Lawrence Massachusetts, we provide construction services, ASME pressure vessel and code tank fabrication, machining, and boiler parts of all types. Our full-time staff of engineers, welders, machinists, and millwrights offer turn-key service, from project conception, through the start-up phase of the project, providing a complete product that saves our clients time and money.

Job Description

Helfrich Brothers is seeking a well-rounded individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will possess the skills and knowledge to lead up our safety management in our Field Services and Construction groups. This role includes travel around the US, primarily in the New England and Mid Atlantic region. This position will have 70% or more travel. This position could also be required to work on weekends as necessary.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Safety Manager will have a varying range of responsibilities, number of employees and projects assigned. The Safety Manager role will span strategic, tactical, and transactional safety and health management activities. As the Safety Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, training and implementation of safety policies, accident investigation and documentation, OSHA VPP efforts, and management of the other safety program initiatives. In addition to managing the Safety Program, the Safety Manager will oversee the employee training program, and assist with the daily execution of the field safety and health activities.The Safety Manager will also be called upon to contribute to the broader field management team and provide leadership to process improvement and best practice deployment, demonstrating the right values and behaviors with high emotional intelligence in working with disbursed stakeholder base, often on critical schedule projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include but are not limited to
• Partake in an active leadership role for the management of the field Safety Programs, Processes and Policies,
• Implement, motivate, educate and enforce safety & health policies,
• Manage all aspects of our safety reporting and maintain the Field Service and Construction Safety records,
• Continually monitor the performance and effectiveness of the field safety program and implement adjustments and improvement as needed,
• Complete weekly safety audits and follow-up reporting,
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence,
• Manage the Safety Training Program,
• Manage the Employee Training Program alongside the Director of Operations,
• Manage accident investigations and all related reporting.
  Critical Skills and Qualifications
• Self-directed forward thinker with high ethical standards who provides action orientated and creative solutions,
• Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others,
• Clear interpersonal skills, with an ability to provide constructive feedback in a positive way,
• Strong analytical ability with good judgment and strong focus on health & safety/operations,
• Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other company leaders,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and build consensus,
• Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the status quo constructively,
• Articulate, superb communicator, verbal and written,
• Proficiency in using Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio),
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to support operations.

Education and Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must at minimum have a Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in a safety and health or science-related area) coupled with 5+ years Health & Safety experience with a working knowledge of OSHA 1926 and State regulations.

In addition to Occupational Health and Safety, desired experience to include knowledge of operations and maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Job Type: Full-time, 70% travel

Compensation Range: $30-$40 DOE

Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc. (HBBW) has been a family-owned business since the 40’s. We bring together decades of experience, from the commercial boiler industry, to meet all the fabrication and field service needs of our customers. Inside our 95,000 square foot facility in Lawrence Massachusetts, we provide construction services, ASME pressure vessel and code tank fabrication, machining, and boiler parts of all types. Our full-time staff of engineers, welders, machinists, and millwrights offer turn-key service, from project conception, through the start-up phase of the project, providing a complete product that saves our clients time and money.

Job Description

The company is growing strong, and our Field Services division is looking for a Travel Coordinator. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and resourceful, with the ambition to complete the job successfully. This position will report directly to the Equipment and Logistics Manager. The Travel Coordinator would work remotely but maintain on-call availability for necessary emergency calls outside of traditional business hours. This is a great opportunity for the right person! 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

We often service forced/emergency outages, which are time sensitive and critical to our business. In the event of a forced/emergency outage, this individual would be responsible for immediately coordinating with the Project Managers and Workforce Planning Manager to confirm the project’s schedule and manpower, then promptly arranging, communicating and documenting all travel/lodging accommodations for employees scheduled to work the emergency outage. 

The Field Services Travel Coordinator is also responsible for the following day-to-day aspects:

• Review outage schedule weekly and arrange hotel accommodations as necessary, 
• Confirm with hotels and communicate number of rooms in addition to all other travel details, 
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Project Managers and Workforce Planning Manager to ensure successful operations, 
• Update project email with hotel confirmations and Tally Sheet within SharePoint, 
• Organize travel sheet in the proper folder within SharePoint,
• Consistently monitor schedules for changes to ensure required coverage, 
• Communicate effectively with hotels and other necessary vendors, informing them or changes/checkouts and other necessary vendors. 

Education/Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience as a Travel Coordinator, or in a corporate travel agent role, 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, 
• Strong computer skills, versed in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, 
• Customer service oriented with a background in operations and logistics, 
• Ability to negotiate effectively with external vendors to maintain budget alignment, 
• Comfortability completing clerical work in a timely, efficient manner, 
• Process driven with evolved critical thinking skills. 

Expectations

• Readily available for work during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to ensure team collaboration and employee support. Providing timely notice for any absences or delay, 
• Conducting oneself in a professional and respectful manner, especially when communicating with colleagues and vendors,
• Taking initiative to find the most efficient and cost-effective travel solutions,
• Working cooperatively with managers and employees to understand and fulfill their travel needs, 
• Being flexible and able to quickly book emergency travel when unexpected jobs arise.
• All booking details, including dates, names, and locations, must be 100% accurate,
• All travel must be booked with sufficient time to meet job deadlines and avoid rush charges, 
• E&L Manager must be copied on any email regarding travel and lodging as well as any significant conversation must be communicated to the field service team in a timely manner, preferably by email, 
• All bookings, confirmations, documentation and email correspondence must be clearly labeled & organized by job number and sent to all relevant parties in accordance with Field Service SOPs. 

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour DOE

Benefits: 

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 40+ hours weekly
• On-call off hours availability required, 
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote

The company is growing strong and in need of a Tooling Specialist who is a motivated, self-starting individual with the drive and commitment to get the job done successfully. This is a great opportunity for the right person!

This individual will help to ensure that all trailers are stocked with proper equipment, material, and inventory to perform a safe work atmosphere during project work and outages.

**80-85% domestic travel is required** We do a majority of work on the East Coast and are looking for someone central to that region.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

The Tooling Specialist will report to the Equipment & Logistics Manager and is responsible for assisting in aspects of:

• Maintaining & servicing power tools and other small tooling,
• Tooling inventory throughout our fleet of trailers, Sea-Conex’s, facility job boxes, & mobile toolboxes that are located throughout the United States

Include the following, as well as others that may be assigned:

• Ensure that all aspects of the work scope are being performed in a safe manner
• Perform regular inspections and repairs on company equipment when necessary and practical
• Responsible for Field Service trailers and their contents including getting them stocked and equipped for project work and outages
• Responsible for Sea-Conex’s, rigging gear, and specialty equipment used on project work, and outages
• Communicate and work closely with all divisions of the company including purchasing, rentals, as well as shipping and receiving needs
• Works with the Project Managers to improve the overall operation of the company while reducing costs and increasing profits
• Plan and work independently or within a group
• Promote a positive image for the company and provides best company reputation
• Responsible for picking up or scheduling shipment of parts and material for projects

It is the responsibility of all Equipment & Logistics team members to understand the HBBW employee handbook in order to implement company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is routinely required to climb or balance. This position is 80%-85% travel based, presence on jobsites is imperative.

Education/Skills/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in Industrial Construction preferred
• Mechanically inclined and skilled with basic hand tools/power tools
• Welding Knowledge a plus
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and SharePoint

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions including hot or cold weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. It is typically high pressure, and this individual would be responsible for making compliant decisions quickly and efficiently as needed.

Job Type: Seasonal & Full-time opportunities available

Travel reimbursement based out of Lawrence, MA.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Compensation Range: $25-$30 DOE

Family owned and operated since 1948, Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works is a full-service, commercial boiler company who provides expert manufacturing, engineering and field services to the power generation industry.

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled boiler tube welders, specifically versed in production style welding on industrial boiler tubes. The ideal candidate will possess their code qualification and have experience working inside an industrial boiler and performing quality welds while adhering to industry codes & standards. This role is a member of the HBBW Field Service division, meaning that this is a travel based position, servicing emergency outages and scheduled shutdowns.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Working during forced outages/emergencies (day or night shift)
• Knowledge and capability of using grinders as well as end prep tools to perform the proper procedures for tube reinstallation,
• Familiar with a range of filler metals and welding processes to perform welds on boiler tubes and components,
• Making, installing, and repairing boilers,
• Welding and bolting pieces together,
• Testing boilers & performing routine maintenance,
• Fabricating and assembling metal structures,
• Reading and interpreting diagrams, sketches, blueprints,
• Performing jobs safely while adhering to all safety guidelines,
• Responsibility for quality and safety while in the workplace.

Skills

• Pass a 6g Position Tube Test
• Experience with TIG, MIG, or stick welding
• Experience welding boiler tubes

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration; be able to work in hot or cold environments.
The noise level in the work environment is industrial and typically loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Pay

$31, hotel while working & $30 per diem daily.

Family owned and operated since 1948, Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works is a full-service, commercial boiler company who provides expert manufacturing, engineering and field services to the power generation industry.

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled welders who can confidently weld boiler tubes using a mirror. The ideal candidate will have experience working inside an industrial boiler and performing quality mirror welds while adhering to industry codes & standards. This role is a member of the HBBW Field Service division, meaning that this is a travel based position, servicing emergency outages and scheduled shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Working during forced outages/emergencies (day or night shift)
• Performing high quality welds with sometimes limited visibility,
• Familiar with a range of filler metals and welding processes to perform welds on boiler tubes and components,
• Making, installing, and repairing boilers,
• Welding and bolting pieces together,
• Testing boilers & performing routine maintenance,
• Reading and interpreting diagrams, sketches, blueprints,
• Performing jobs safely while adhering to all safety guidelines,
• Responsibility for quality and safety while in the workplace.
  Skills
• Pass a Restricted Mirror Tube Test
• Experience welding boiler tubes / mirror welding

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration; be able to work in hot or cold environments.
The noise level in the work environment is industrial and typically loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Pay

$34, hotel while working & $30 per diem daily.